RBE No.124/2006: Uniform – Mill-made Variety

No.E(W)95UN1/19 (Pt.1), dated 07.09.2006

Sub: Supply of handloom polyester cotton uniform cloth.

1.     In terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter of even no. dt. 27.12.2005 (RBE No. 219/2005) on the subject of issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen, handloom polyester cotton variety has been specified keeping in mind the extreme weather conditions in summer under which they work.

2.     On receipt of references from number of Railways regarding problems faced by them in procurement of the specified variety of the cloth on regular basis from M/s ACASH, the matter has been considered by Board and it has been decided that the Railways may be permitted to buy cloth of the specification of mill-made variety till such time M/s ACASH is able to develop and supply cloth on regular basis. It may, however, be noted that since this is an interim arrangement, the instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 27.12.2005 may continue to be followed as and when M/s ACASH are in a position to supply the cloth.

3.     This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 124/2006

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.